Instrument Technician
Palmira, CO
ContourGlobal is an established Independent Power Producer developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation assets worldwide. The company currently manages more than 6.2 GW of installed capacity across different generation technologies in 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. With a current share of renewables capacity of 27%, the company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal, a KKR company since 2022, has a track record of almost 20 years of experience in partnering with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its power supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all instruments, control systems, and electronic equipment in the power plant, Balance of Plant (BOP) and associated facilities.
The position is based in Cali, Colombia.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in the plant’s preventive and corrective maintenance programs by performing routine maintenance tasks, including collecting trend data for the Instrumentation and Control Head.
- Keep all instruments and control equipment in good working condition and monitor their performance to prevent future failures. Maintain complete equipment files, drawings, logs, and schematics for all designated equipment.
- Forecast, inventory, and order spare parts to maintain the plant's integrity. Assist with physical inventories.
- Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant’s operating manuals, technical references, equipment drawings and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
- Conduct research and analysis on the DCS, PLC, and control systems of gas and steam turbines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
- Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Technician.
- A total of six (6) years of work experience, with at least four (4) years in similar positions.
- Knowledge of diagnostic instruments, hand tools, and electromechanical equipment.
- Proficiency in reading circuit diagrams.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of safety, health, environmental, and quality programs.
- Advanced English proficiency.
This position reports hierarchically to the Head of Instrumentation and Control.
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.